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we're talking about michelle obama. she didn't get those arms by just sitting around the white house. mrs. obama wakes up before dawn to work out. back with us, a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, official trainer for the atlanta hawks cheerleaders, so much going on. so how does michelle obama, one, get the arms and keep them? >> i wish it was just as simple as getting michelle obama's arms. she is very active, first of all. it's not just about spot training, working out the arms. she's active, watches what she eats. she's very into nutrition. those are two key factors into getting toned arms. another thing is genetics. and she was a college athlete. she has a lot of things on her side. but if you want to tone your arms and strengthen and work on getting a little more shape, you can do the following exercises. i brought my dumbbells. you can do these, too, if you want to. hammer curls to get our biceps in the front of our arm. they're going to flex. you can do this and then twist at the top and you can see --
we're talking about michelle obama. she didn't get those arms by just sitting around the white house. mrs. obama wakes up before dawn to work out. back with us, a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, official trainer for the atlanta hawks cheerleaders, so much going on. so how does michelle obama, one, get the arms and keep them? >> i wish it was just as simple as getting michelle obama's arms. she is very active, first of all. it's not just about spot training, working out the...
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about michelle. mrs. obama wowed in a ruby chiffon gown by jason wu the same designer she wore four years ago at the last inauguration. ♪ at last my love has come along ♪ >> reporter: back then she stepped out on stage in a white dress by the then little known designer. his career skyrocketed. >> any time mrs. obama wears one of your designs a fashion designer ascends. it doesn't happen with any first lady but it happens with mrs. obama. >> reporter: from behind it was all about that sexy low back. but from the front, check out those bangs. >> i believe the bangs are a metaphor and it sends a very striking sound and symbol and i think she looks wonderful. >> reporter: call it michelle 2.0. her first four years made her a style i con. >> it has changed the game for women in america. you can dress on a budget. >> reporter: of course tonight's dress was hardly a bargain. but the ball goers approved on the splurge. >> what do you think of the cress? >> amazing. >> beautiful. >> stunning. >> reporter:
about michelle. mrs. obama wowed in a ruby chiffon gown by jason wu the same designer she wore four years ago at the last inauguration. ♪ at last my love has come along ♪ >> reporter: back then she stepped out on stage in a white dress by the then little known designer. his career skyrocketed. >> any time mrs. obama wears one of your designs a fashion designer ascends. it doesn't happen with any first lady but it happens with mrs. obama. >> reporter: from behind it was all...
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michelle obama is the only african to ever serve as first lady. now she is on the verge of another four years in the white house, four years without worrying about another election campaign. we're joined live from california now with professor algore. welcome. how has michelle obama approached the role? >> i think she is doing a good job. i could give her an a-plus. we study the first ladies and we study women, actually. so we get a sense of how politics operates on another sort of sphere. and one of the capacities that the first lady, the role of first lady, has is that it offers the person who steps into it the chance to be a symbol. to have a kind of symbolizing function. so if she chooses, the first lady can decide whether she wants to be the face of her husband's administration. personifying it and sending out messages that are psychological and emotional in nature. and i think michelle obama has done that. >> you wonder about, you know, a sense of freedom for the second term. you see her, her new hairdo. do first ladies tend to express more
michelle obama is the only african to ever serve as first lady. now she is on the verge of another four years in the white house, four years without worrying about another election campaign. we're joined live from california now with professor algore. welcome. how has michelle obama approached the role? >> i think she is doing a good job. i could give her an a-plus. we study the first ladies and we study women, actually. so we get a sense of how politics operates on another sort of...
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specifically michelle obama's new bangs. >> first of all, i love michelle obama and to address the most significant event of this weekend, i love her bangs. she looks good. she always looks good. >> president obama just earlier tonight. some politics ahead looking to tomorrow and the next four years. republican consultants joining us. friend and advisor of president obama. paul, you wrote an article today. you said the president should say all the right things in his speech tomorrow about coming together and about unity and go out and be ruthless. >> yes. that is the lesson of lincoln. in the first inaugural he talked about appealing to the better angels of our nature and then we went to war. he tried. president obama has tried. i think presidents have to change, try to change the culture in which they are placed. in this case, this division that we have in the country isn't going to be healed. it wasn't healed by president clinton. it wasn't healed by president bush. it has not been healed by president obama be . >> you're saying it doesn't matter what he says tomorrow. he should just
specifically michelle obama's new bangs. >> first of all, i love michelle obama and to address the most significant event of this weekend, i love her bangs. she looks good. she always looks good. >> president obama just earlier tonight. some politics ahead looking to tomorrow and the next four years. republican consultants joining us. friend and advisor of president obama. paul, you wrote an article today. you said the president should say all the right things in his speech tomorrow...
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. >> a truly magnificent first lady michelle obama and the guy she hangs out with, my friend, president barack obama. [cheers and applause] hey. [cheers and applause] >> there they are. a little glitch. then they did come out. >> make sure you know that what we are celebrating is not the swearing in of a president. what we are doing is celebrating each other and celebrating this incredible nation that we call home. >> he told supporters that he will need them to work hard to help them accomplish his second term goals including immigration reform. the theme of this inauguration weekend, "our people, our future." on saturday a day of service was held honoring martin luther king's legacy. president and mrs. obama spruced up and elementary school in northeast d.c. the inaugural committee hosted a service summit on the national mall. people signed up to volunteer to help hundreds of organizations. we invite you to stay with abc 7 news for complete coverage of the inauguration. we have your inauguration guide on wjla.com which includes a full list of road closures. prince george's county, one
. >> a truly magnificent first lady michelle obama and the guy she hangs out with, my friend, president barack obama. [cheers and applause] hey. [cheers and applause] >> there they are. a little glitch. then they did come out. >> make sure you know that what we are celebrating is not the swearing in of a president. what we are doing is celebrating each other and celebrating this incredible nation that we call home. >> he told supporters that he will need them to work...
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one of the drawings jason wu did as he made the dress for michelle. tell us about it. >> it took my breath away, this choice of jason wu for michelle obama to choose jason wu again for this important moment in history. wow, what a shock to the fashion world. that is your very first look at the sketch that jason wu made of michelle obama's inaugural gown. if you cannot read the writing, i'll walk you through it top to bottom. gold embellished ring. as we have heard and seen from the notes, this was a diamond handmade ring by jewelry designer kimberly mcdonald. obviously used for the gown there, right at the top, at the halter portion. draped chiffon with texture, red dye to match duchess satin belt. and column skirt, and as you can see there on the bottom, signed by jason wu. really extraordinary. you know, when she walked out on that stage, i don't know how long president obama's speech was beforehand, but it seemed like a very, very 10 to 15 minutes as the world was really waiting to watch michelle obama emerge. as he likes to call her, his better ha
one of the drawings jason wu did as he made the dress for michelle. tell us about it. >> it took my breath away, this choice of jason wu for michelle obama to choose jason wu again for this important moment in history. wow, what a shock to the fashion world. that is your very first look at the sketch that jason wu made of michelle obama's inaugural gown. if you cannot read the writing, i'll walk you through it top to bottom. gold embellished ring. as we have heard and seen from the notes,...
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the first lady michelle obama helped organize it as a tribute to u.s. military families. we watched it, it was lovely. >> it was lovely and it also was for a very good cause to honor military families. very fun to be there with you. michelle obama has sure gone through an incredible transformation in the last four years from a candidate's wife to a beloved first lady. now, she faces a bigger challenge. raising teenagers in the white house. here's cnn correspondent brianna keil keilar. that is no small feat. >> living here at the white house could be a challenge. if you were to ask first lady michelle obama of what her biggest accomplishment of the last four years has been, she may tell you it has been providing a sense of normalcy for her family. the last girls' night out of the first term. mrs. obama and her daughters sasha and malia attended the children's concert. an event put together at the request of the first lady for kids with parents in the military. >> when i think about who we are. when i think about what makes america great, i think about all of you, our men a
the first lady michelle obama helped organize it as a tribute to u.s. military families. we watched it, it was lovely. >> it was lovely and it also was for a very good cause to honor military families. very fun to be there with you. michelle obama has sure gone through an incredible transformation in the last four years from a candidate's wife to a beloved first lady. now, she faces a bigger challenge. raising teenagers in the white house. here's cnn correspondent brianna keil keilar....
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. >> michelle obama, she's setting a trend with those brand-new bangs. >> i can't tell you how many people came up to me saying oh, i can't wait to see her bangs. >> for some people, all they can see is michelle obama's new bangs. >> those new bangs. >> the new bangs. >> you didn't mention the bangs. >> more about michelle obama and her bangs. >> what do you think of the bangs? >> i think the bangs are fantastic. >> you like it? >> i love her bang. >> love her new hair. >> i, too, really like michelle obama's bangs. >> bangs. >> bangs. >> bangs. >> bangs. >> she bangs, she bangs! >> i love her bangs. >> jimmy: there you have it. ricky martin is a time traveler. he knew this would happen like 12 years ago. it is funny that bangs are what most people talked about yesterday. it's interesting that mrs. obama chose inauguration weekend to unveil it. i have a theory as to why she did that. i'll give it to you in three words -- giant forehead zit. [ laughter ] [ applause ] you know, most people, myself included, seem to like the hair style, though some republicans are demanding further cuts. but
. >> michelle obama, she's setting a trend with those brand-new bangs. >> i can't tell you how many people came up to me saying oh, i can't wait to see her bangs. >> for some people, all they can see is michelle obama's new bangs. >> those new bangs. >> the new bangs. >> you didn't mention the bangs. >> more about michelle obama and her bangs. >> what do you think of the bangs? >> i think the bangs are fantastic. >> you like it?...
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michelle obama. all right, so there they are, sasha and malia, the first lady, the president, they're in the front row, as they should be. and they are going to watch this parade and enjoy it. the president, meanwhile, taking an opportunity to greet his guests. these are the vips of the vips who have been invited inside this secure closed area for this special moment. the president clearly, kate, savoring this. this is a special time. i think he'll find out the next four years will go very quickly. he's going to want to take advantage of every day, either hour. >> he definitely does seem like he is trying to savor every moment of this day. we're getting some information about who all is joining the vice president and the president sharing a private moment. we are getting some information about who's joining the obamas and the bidens. they're joined by congressional leader, supreme court justices, governors, the joint chiefs, white house staff, as well as area elementary school students and some of th
michelle obama. all right, so there they are, sasha and malia, the first lady, the president, they're in the front row, as they should be. and they are going to watch this parade and enjoy it. the president, meanwhile, taking an opportunity to greet his guests. these are the vips of the vips who have been invited inside this secure closed area for this special moment. the president clearly, kate, savoring this. this is a special time. i think he'll find out the next four years will go very...
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--sot-- ...michelle obaaa --track-- mrs. obama opted for a long red jason wu gown - the same designer she wore to the inaugural balls four years ago. the first couple enjoyed including the debt ceiling, r gun connrol and immigratioo reffrm..--rene on camera tag-- the first white house riefing will happee today at 11:30 a.m. with ress secretaay jay carney. congress gets back to work todaa as well. &p1) so what haapens now to michelle obama's inaugural president's schedull on hii pirst official day back to work? p, that brings us to that brings us to our question oo the day.do you belieee you're better off now than you we'll take your calls in our 7 o'clock hour. you can also go to us what you think... sound off throuuh facebook or send ussa tweet.. at foxbaltimoor. cominn up... sttll trying to fulfill hat new years resolutioo offggtting into shape? consumer reports put some exercise products... to the test. &p ww'll show you the that bikini shhped body... next.you're watching foxx45 [ female announcer ] we invited women to se
--sot-- ...michelle obaaa --track-- mrs. obama opted for a long red jason wu gown - the same designer she wore to the inaugural balls four years ago. the first couple enjoyed including the debt ceiling, r gun connrol and immigratioo reffrm..--rene on camera tag-- the first white house riefing will happee today at 11:30 a.m. with ress secretaay jay carney. congress gets back to work todaa as well. &p1) so what haapens now to michelle obama's inaugural president's schedull on hii pirst...
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it's fantastic. >>> first lady michelle obama is well-known for her fashion. some people love the way she dresses and others, well, not so much. and yesterday i spoke with pulitzer price winning columnist who is not one to hold back, john, about the first lady's fashions. take a look. i know you said the first lady is stylish, but you have written in the past here. "more often her clothes are simply lovely frocks, worth admiring in slide shows and picture books, but not worth discussing. fashion is fun. but the nonstop attention to mrs. obama's wardrobe isn't fun. it's exhausting. it's too much." >> i think for me what has happened is that her clothes have been discussed with this kind of feverish fuerber that normally we reserve for celebrities. for people walking down the red carpet and the celebrity on the way to starbucks. i think when it translates to the first lady, there's a lot of fun with that, but i also think it sort of drains away some of the more substantive things that she could represent for the fashion industry. >> many believe, though, that mi
it's fantastic. >>> first lady michelle obama is well-known for her fashion. some people love the way she dresses and others, well, not so much. and yesterday i spoke with pulitzer price winning columnist who is not one to hold back, john, about the first lady's fashions. take a look. i know you said the first lady is stylish, but you have written in the past here. "more often her clothes are simply lovely frocks, worth admiring in slide shows and picture books, but not worth...
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this is the room in which president obama and first lady michelle obama have not yet appeared to dance. but they are expected momentarily. >>> yesterday around -- right around the time that president obama was being officially but privately sworn in at the white house for his second term, the sunday swearing in, and in keeping with the constitution, has to happen on the 20th, while that was happening, there was a meeting taking place in washington a few blocks away in the ballroom of the washington hilton. it was a meeting called the obama legacy conference. thousands of obama campaign staffers and volunteers gathering on inauguration weekend to essentially map out what comes next. what comes next for this enormous organization that they built over the last few years to win the president's reelection, and which now having done that is looking to keep working on something else. organizing for action is what they officially rolled out at that conference yesterday. it's the new iteration of the president's campaign operation. it is a tax-exempt group. it can accept unlimited donations. it
this is the room in which president obama and first lady michelle obama have not yet appeared to dance. but they are expected momentarily. >>> yesterday around -- right around the time that president obama was being officially but privately sworn in at the white house for his second term, the sunday swearing in, and in keeping with the constitution, has to happen on the 20th, while that was happening, there was a meeting taking place in washington a few blocks away in the ballroom of...
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his fourth oath of office, joined by the beautiful first lady, michelle obama, and her new hairdo and sasha and malia, the first daughters of the united states as well. they will be there tomorrow. and of course, joined by the vice president and his wife as well. give you a little bit of tid bits inauguration, show you a picture in a moment i have here today. last time, just so you know, there were about 5 to 7,000 port-a-potties here last time, in 2009. this time, there are only going to be about 1500, but last time there were almost 2 million people. this time, expected to be between 600,000 -- 600,000 to 800,000 people. so, about 1500. and so, there you go. last time, 2009, generated over 130 tons of waste. we don't know what's gonna happen this time because it hasn't happened. this is my moment earlier. my high school idol, cyndi lauper, was here and i got a picture with her. do we have the picture? there it is. i am a happy man now. and we can start the top of the show. >>> hello, everyone it is 5 p.m. on the east coast, 2 p.m. on the west coast, i am don lemon. i am live in wash
his fourth oath of office, joined by the beautiful first lady, michelle obama, and her new hairdo and sasha and malia, the first daughters of the united states as well. they will be there tomorrow. and of course, joined by the vice president and his wife as well. give you a little bit of tid bits inauguration, show you a picture in a moment i have here today. last time, just so you know, there were about 5 to 7,000 port-a-potties here last time, in 2009. this time, there are only going to be...
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. >> i love michelle obama. to address the most significant event of this weekend, i love her bangs. >> reporter: hours earlier, at the white house, his second term officially began, as the president took the oath of office, in a private white house ceremony. >> so, help me, god. >> reporter: as michelle and daughter, malia, beamed, 11-year-old daughter, sasha, encouraged her dad. >> good job, dad. >> reporter: all weekend, workers have been preparing the capitol, the national mall, and the parade routes for the influx of spectators that descended upon washington to watch president obama be sworn in a second time. >> the theme of this year's inauguration is, our people, our future. >> reporter: while the president plans to look at the future, he'll pay tribute to the past. he'll be sworn in on two bibles. one used by abraham lincoln. and one, fittingly on this day, used by dr. martin luther king jr. the president will celebrate at two inaugural balls, versus the ten held four years ago. even if there's less fanf
. >> i love michelle obama. to address the most significant event of this weekend, i love her bangs. >> reporter: hours earlier, at the white house, his second term officially began, as the president took the oath of office, in a private white house ceremony. >> so, help me, god. >> reporter: as michelle and daughter, malia, beamed, 11-year-old daughter, sasha, encouraged her dad. >> good job, dad. >> reporter: all weekend, workers have been preparing the...
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and michelle obama revealing she chose jason wu. next, the inaugural ball, where 30,000 people were expected to attend. this inaugural ball falls on a tradition started in 2009 to open up exclusive events to every-day americans. tickets cost $60 and got people access to an amazing lineup of entertainers. alicia keys tweaked a rendition of her famous song. brad paisley brought the country. and stevie wonder brought down the house. while jamie fox serenaded the bidens. ♪ i can't stop loving you >> reporter: there was also a special performance by mexico's hottest rock band. i'm here with the winners of multiple grammies and multiple latin grammys. alex, let me ask you, have you supported president obama in his re-election this year. so many hispanic americans came out for him. why do you think it happened? >> it's very easy. obama and the democrats had the best option for latinos, immigration reform on the table. the dream act, the latino -- the latinos here in the united states are so powerful and their voice notices to be heard. t
and michelle obama revealing she chose jason wu. next, the inaugural ball, where 30,000 people were expected to attend. this inaugural ball falls on a tradition started in 2009 to open up exclusive events to every-day americans. tickets cost $60 and got people access to an amazing lineup of entertainers. alicia keys tweaked a rendition of her famous song. brad paisley brought the country. and stevie wonder brought down the house. while jamie fox serenaded the bidens. ♪ i can't stop loving you...
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and my dance partner, michelle obama. >> reporter: if watching first lady michelle obama's fashion choices a sport, the inauguration is the super bowl. fashion's biggest prize. when mrs. obama emerged in a ruby red chiffon and velvet gown, the fashion world was atwitter. who designed it? the world now knows the answer is jason wu. again. this response from wu on twitter, #inshock, shows he was just surprised this time as he was four years ago. take me to the moment where she walked out. >> i was screaming at the top of my lungs, that's me! >> it's really brilliant what she's done in keeping a secret. in previous administrations, while there was always interest in what the first lady wore, there was never this read carpet moment. >> reporter: red was definitely on her mind. an exclusive look at jason wu's sketch of the obama gown, and clearly there was something here that caught the first lady's eye. in choosing wu, she once again puts the taiwanese born designer, who lives in new york, on the biggest world stage. not to be forgotten, another outfit on display. the one the first lady wore o
and my dance partner, michelle obama. >> reporter: if watching first lady michelle obama's fashion choices a sport, the inauguration is the super bowl. fashion's biggest prize. when mrs. obama emerged in a ruby red chiffon and velvet gown, the fashion world was atwitter. who designed it? the world now knows the answer is jason wu. again. this response from wu on twitter, #inshock, shows he was just surprised this time as he was four years ago. take me to the moment where she walked out....
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what was michelle going to wear? >> abc's deborah roberts has more. ♪ >> reporter: there they were, dancing their first dance. her in a gown millions of women will soon have to have. michelle obama dazzled in a navy blue coat by little known american thom browne. who only learned his design was chosen when he saw it. >> i know she had a lot of other people that she could have chosen from, and to be the one that she chose is one of those amazingly humbling experiences. >> reporter: browne, best known for men's, not lady's wear, could benefit from the first lady's midas touch. >> any time mrs. obama wears one of your designs, a fashion designer ascends. it's a phenomenal career maker. j. crew made that belt and purple gloves she wore with the coat. so rest assured that the phone will be ringing off the hook. style watchers say michelle obama seems so accessible, american women just want to look like her. deborah roberts, abc news, washington. >> that really is an amazing stat, if you think about it. that she could ha
what was michelle going to wear? >> abc's deborah roberts has more. ♪ >> reporter: there they were, dancing their first dance. her in a gown millions of women will soon have to have. michelle obama dazzled in a navy blue coat by little known american thom browne. who only learned his design was chosen when he saw it. >> i know she had a lot of other people that she could have chosen from, and to be the one that she chose is one of those amazingly humbling experiences....
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the president of the united states, barack obama, and michelle obama. the vice president of the united states, joe biden, and dr. jill biden. they are at the reviewing stand. a beautiful couple. [indiscernible] the president of the united states and first lady, followed by the vice-president of the united states, joe biden, and dr. jill biden. united states secret service -- [indiscernible] chairman senator charles schumer, senator lamar alexander, representative john boehner, house democratic leader nancy pelosi. [indiscernible] concluding the presidential press corps, the united states park police. [indiscernible] ladies and gentlemen, the parade continues to 17th street. [indiscernible] this is your chance to show your appreciation to the president of the united states, barack obama, and the first lady, michelle obama, as well as the vice president of the united states, and joe biden, and dr. jill biden, on their way to 17th street. ladies and gentlemen, making their way to the reviewing stand, the vice president of the united states, joe biden, and
the president of the united states, barack obama, and michelle obama. the vice president of the united states, joe biden, and dr. jill biden. they are at the reviewing stand. a beautiful couple. [indiscernible] the president of the united states and first lady, followed by the vice-president of the united states, joe biden, and dr. jill biden. united states secret service -- [indiscernible] chairman senator charles schumer, senator lamar alexander, representative john boehner, house democratic...
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>> reporter: but michelle obama says she's a part-time first lady and a full-time parent. normally dedicating only two to three days per week to official events. katie mccormack is a former top aide to the first lady. >> there might be some days that we would just do day trips, traveling around their school schedule so that she could get him out the door in the morning and be back in time for dinner. >> reporter: as parents, the obamas are very involved. this is president obama taking a moment out of his work day to bring sasha upstairs to the residence. in the obama white house, there is structure and chores. sasha and maria are limited to two hours of tv per week, no social media. >> i worry about facebook right now only because, look, i know the folks at facebook, obviously they've revolutionized, you know, social networks, but, you know, malia because she's well known, i'm very keen on her protecting her privacy. she can make her own decisions obviously later as she gets older. but right now even just for security reasons, you know, she doesn't have a facebook page. da
>> reporter: but michelle obama says she's a part-time first lady and a full-time parent. normally dedicating only two to three days per week to official events. katie mccormack is a former top aide to the first lady. >> there might be some days that we would just do day trips, traveling around their school schedule so that she could get him out the door in the morning and be back in time for dinner. >> reporter: as parents, the obamas are very involved. this is president...
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they want to see what michelle obama will wear to the inaugural ball. you just heard reggie love tell us whatever it is it will be stunning. all that attention can be life-changing for the first lady's designer. jan crawford is inside with that story. good morning. >> reporter: michelle obama's dress from four years ago is on display at the smithsonian. in fact, it is one of the most popular exhibits in the smithsonian exhibits. i remember going there with my mom as a little girl. there's something magical about it. and, gayle, let me tell you what. the designers of those gowns are well aware of that. >> it looks lighter and a little fresher. >> for dallas designer michael faircloth, the man behind laura bush's first inaugural gown, the assignment of a lifetime came with a special challenge. he got a late start. >> mrs. bush would never, ever look at a sketch a piece of fabric until the election was totally settled. >> reporter: in 2000 that took until mid-december when the supreme court decided bush versus gore. >> i remember sitting there, it was like
they want to see what michelle obama will wear to the inaugural ball. you just heard reggie love tell us whatever it is it will be stunning. all that attention can be life-changing for the first lady's designer. jan crawford is inside with that story. good morning. >> reporter: michelle obama's dress from four years ago is on display at the smithsonian. in fact, it is one of the most popular exhibits in the smithsonian exhibits. i remember going there with my mom as a little girl. there's...
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for michelle, i feel like she has come into her own. we've really come to expect a level of sophistication. she loves the silhouette, more a-line on bottom and i think she has decided that's her look and stick to it. >> you're breathing rarefied air. they call you the woman who dresses america. it comes with a lot of pressure, doesn't it, as well? now everybody wants to knock you off that pedestal. >> oh, i'm sure it will happen. >> do you feel that, though? >> i think i feel a sense of responsibility to make feempeople feel good and look good. for me the reason i like to make clothes is that i want everyone, not just people who have a really big pocketbook, but for everyone to feel beautiful and feel like they can look in the mirror and say i look good. that's the reason i do t whether it be a pedestal or not, i feel incredibly humble to be breathing rarefied air. >>> up next, what do you do if a stranger asks to you switch seats at a movie theater? how do you feel dow find a middle ground in what can be some uncomfortable situations?
for michelle, i feel like she has come into her own. we've really come to expect a level of sophistication. she loves the silhouette, more a-line on bottom and i think she has decided that's her look and stick to it. >> you're breathing rarefied air. they call you the woman who dresses america. it comes with a lot of pressure, doesn't it, as well? now everybody wants to knock you off that pedestal. >> oh, i'm sure it will happen. >> do you feel that, though? >> i think i...
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got them before michelle obama. being -- being in the first grade and really seeing history live, you know, it was magical. but also seeing my grandpa, who i loved so much, get what he had worked for his entire life, meant a lot for us. >> you were a little older, you and your sister both a little older as your father took the oath of office. as you watch that day, obviously pride in your family and your father. was there some fear and trepidation as well? >> probably. look at that freshman 15. a little bit. you know, nobody wants to hear their parents criticized. we were in college. so, of course, that's a selfish time in anyone's life when you're focused on your studies and your life. we were hesitant. i think also we were just -- i remember cry iing, nobody surprised by that but being in tears because this is something that he worked for for so long. >> do you feel that in your moment and you're looking out? this must be something that's a little surreal about that whole experience. >> i had gone to the last thre
got them before michelle obama. being -- being in the first grade and really seeing history live, you know, it was magical. but also seeing my grandpa, who i loved so much, get what he had worked for his entire life, meant a lot for us. >> you were a little older, you and your sister both a little older as your father took the oath of office. as you watch that day, obviously pride in your family and your father. was there some fear and trepidation as well? >> probably. look at that...
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and i would like to offer one last toast and that is to my extraordinary wife, michelle. there is controversy about the quality of the president, no controversy about the quality of our current first lady. [ applause ] thank you everybody. god bless you. and god bless america. >> and so ends the luncheon -- >> you can remain standing -- >> we heard the president's closing remarks about controversy about the president but no controversy about the first lady. we did a cbs news "new york times" poll over the last several days and asked about the president's approval rating. came in at 51%. but we also asked about the first lady's approval rating. it came in at 51%. >> thank you for the honor to offer the benediction, it's greatest honor in my life. let us pray as we prepare to go forth in peace, confident in america's bright future. in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit. o, god, we give thanks to you and praise you on this day as the day of our president's inauguration for we, too, resolved once more to the spirit of the human race in humble supplication in
and i would like to offer one last toast and that is to my extraordinary wife, michelle. there is controversy about the quality of the president, no controversy about the quality of our current first lady. [ applause ] thank you everybody. god bless you. and god bless america. >> and so ends the luncheon -- >> you can remain standing -- >> we heard the president's closing remarks about controversy about the president but no controversy about the first lady. we did a cbs news...
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a moment, it went nuts, because michelle obama changed her hair. >> reporter: that's right. we know the first lady gets a lot of attention for her wardrobe. we don't know what she's going to wear on inauguration day sunday or monday, but we know from the twitter account that the first lady's office launched yesterday she has a new haircut. she has bang es now. i wonder if this will start a trend. we'll have to see. back to you. >> we'll see you monday. are bangs a big deal? >> kate middleton got them in london. i suppose she started the trend. it's very difficult to have bangs if you have curly hair. a lot more work. i was surprised by that move, actually. >> thank you for helping me learn about that. >> i know you are big on twitter, but the fashionista thing? > "early start" live from washington starting at 5:00 eastern time on monday morning. >> former south carolina governor mark sanford speaking out. running for the congressional seat he held in the late 1990s. his career thought to be over in 2009 when he admitted to an extramarital affair while he was governor and las
a moment, it went nuts, because michelle obama changed her hair. >> reporter: that's right. we know the first lady gets a lot of attention for her wardrobe. we don't know what she's going to wear on inauguration day sunday or monday, but we know from the twitter account that the first lady's office launched yesterday she has a new haircut. she has bang es now. i wonder if this will start a trend. we'll have to see. back to you. >> we'll see you monday. are bangs a big deal? >>...
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. >>> the eyes of the fashion world on the first lady, michelle obama, from her inaugural outfit to her gown for the balls to her choice for today's prayer service at the national cathedral. the first lady is getting high marks, rave reviews. cnn's alina cho takes a closer look. >> hey, wolf and kate, we all know by now that dressing first lady michelle obama for a high profile history-making event like the inauguration is a real game changer for a designer. last night, the biggest prize as we all know went to jason wu, the designer of mrs. obama's inaugural gown. sound familiar? today, the fashion world got some more eye candy. more pictures of the first lady looking fabulous. think the inaugural fashion parade is over? think again. at the national prayer service, first lady michelle obama, hair back, bangs still on full display, wore a custom ivory wool dress and matching coat by a designer who was also in the running for the gown. that top honor as the world now knows went to jason wu, proving lightning does strike twice. >> the second she came out, everyone just let out the biggest
. >>> the eyes of the fashion world on the first lady, michelle obama, from her inaugural outfit to her gown for the balls to her choice for today's prayer service at the national cathedral. the first lady is getting high marks, rave reviews. cnn's alina cho takes a closer look. >> hey, wolf and kate, we all know by now that dressing first lady michelle obama for a high profile history-making event like the inauguration is a real game changer for a designer. last night, the...
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. >> michelle, new york. >> marion, pennsylvania. >> you decided to meet here. >> we are all three sisters. >> why did you decide to come to washington for the 57 and operation? >> i think we regretted not being here quarter years ago. we decided we would not miss it this time around. >> we never thought about it or we did not think it is possible to come altogether. >> how did this all happened? how did each of you get here? >> i drove up from pennsylvania. >> i flew in. >> gives me an average cost of how much this will come to, the bill to be here in washington and to stay overnight. >> probably over $2,000. hotel're able to find a and do all that. what are the logistics like? >> we rented a condo from somebody advertising. >> what time did you get up to make your way down here? >> 5:00 a.m. the last couple of days, a lot of walking. >> give me your impressions. your dancing before the camera came out. >> hit the excitement is in the air. we cannot get enough of it. it is awesome. >> do you has volunteered for the president? >> no, just donations, stuff like that. >> just follow it relig
. >> michelle, new york. >> marion, pennsylvania. >> you decided to meet here. >> we are all three sisters. >> why did you decide to come to washington for the 57 and operation? >> i think we regretted not being here quarter years ago. we decided we would not miss it this time around. >> we never thought about it or we did not think it is possible to come altogether. >> how did this all happened? how did each of you get here? >> i drove up...
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michelle and daughters. the biden family. other folks in the front row, members of the supreme court. including the president's own nominees. sonia sotomayor. over here the joint congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies. elite group chaired by senator chuck schumer. other choice seats behind the obamas, presidential guests. friends and family, also some big donors and romney emanuel walk in now. one person not going to be here, the designated survivor. this is the member of the cabinet who does not show up just in case the unimaginable happens. we do not know who that is at this point. behind the bidens, this will be the former players. past presidents. rich tradition in our country. bill and hillary clinton will sit there. jimmy carter. but no bushes this time around. george h.w. bush staying behind in texas, of course, trying to recover from that ill must that he has been suffering. george w. bush and laura sent their regrets and said their thoughts are with the obamas. surrounded by military power. joint chiefs. the
michelle and daughters. the biden family. other folks in the front row, members of the supreme court. including the president's own nominees. sonia sotomayor. over here the joint congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies. elite group chaired by senator chuck schumer. other choice seats behind the obamas, presidential guests. friends and family, also some big donors and romney emanuel walk in now. one person not going to be here, the designated survivor. this is the member of the cabinet...
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michelle roth. i got it right? >> yes, you did. i share her sentiments exactly. it's very important for our children to see that they can be anything they want to be. and it's more importantly for us, as small business owners of a small hospice company we think what he has to say about health care and small business was very important. >> is it also important to you to be able to, for your children to be able to say for the rest of their lives that they were here at this moment? >> exactly. they'll have stories for their children, our grandchildren to say where were you at that time? and we can say, we were right there. >> david, you were saying you didn't know what an inauguration was before you came here today. what do you think about it now? >> well, actually, i think it's pretty cool now. >> it changed your mind about what you want to do with your life? >> yeah, i sort of want to be a president now. >> now, i knew that was coming, scott. he told us earlier he felt that way. but i thought i would share that with the world. scott, back to you. >> hey, chip, who
michelle roth. i got it right? >> yes, you did. i share her sentiments exactly. it's very important for our children to see that they can be anything they want to be. and it's more importantly for us, as small business owners of a small hospice company we think what he has to say about health care and small business was very important. >> is it also important to you to be able to, for your children to be able to say for the rest of their lives that they were here at this moment?...
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but it is remarkable how ba ram and michel barack and michelle obama have kept these kids so normal. we think back to hillary clinton asked jackie kenly onassis for advice and keep them out of the public eye. that worked so successfully with her. and there's the transition here. i was really struck by the fact that susan eisenhower as a grandchild was writing in the "washington post" last week that she had secret service protection and she was objecting because she said the children go through a lot of change and it isn't easy to be the child or the grandchild of the president of the united states. but these girls have done it remarkably with these parents. >> they are so beautiful and so poised. malia is 14 these days, a freshman in high school. sasha is 11 and in sixth grade. and right now, they're just kids, cold kids waiting for their parents to get there. so lester holt on the west front of the capitol, how do things look from where you are? >> well, we're looking at the girls, as well, as they look towards that red draped entrance, as is everyone else expecting the president an
but it is remarkable how ba ram and michel barack and michelle obama have kept these kids so normal. we think back to hillary clinton asked jackie kenly onassis for advice and keep them out of the public eye. that worked so successfully with her. and there's the transition here. i was really struck by the fact that susan eisenhower as a grandchild was writing in the "washington post" last week that she had secret service protection and she was objecting because she said the children...
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president and michelle and mr. vice president, jill, president bill clinton and hillary, one former president not here today, honey and i were sitting next to him, george h.w. bush and barbara and he said to barbara, before he got up to speak, what should i speak about? she said in a very loud whisper, about five minutes, george. i'll take about one minute. there will probably come a time, mr. president and mrs. obama and to the bidens, when your children are trying to explain to their grandchildren that this day actually happened. and if those great grandchildren don't believe it, we have pictures. and these pictures are for you and we wish you the best as you work for that common good that mr. cortez spoke about in the invocation and as you so eloquently talked about in your description of the american character today. >> thank you. [ applause ] >> okay. i would now like to introduce the distinguished majority leader of the house of representatives, eric cantor, to present the lennox inaugural gifts. >> good afte
president and michelle and mr. vice president, jill, president bill clinton and hillary, one former president not here today, honey and i were sitting next to him, george h.w. bush and barbara and he said to barbara, before he got up to speak, what should i speak about? she said in a very loud whisper, about five minutes, george. i'll take about one minute. there will probably come a time, mr. president and mrs. obama and to the bidens, when your children are trying to explain to their...
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michelle obama. and with secretary nancy erickson. ♪ >> the vice president up next. followed by the democratic leader of the senate, harry reid and nancy pelosi, as well. you look out on the mall. it's really starting to fill up there. >> to give you a sense of what's ahead because we want to join in the ceremony with you. and we won't be talking a lot after the course of this. after senator schumer makes remarks, he'll be introducing myrlie evers-williams. she is the widow of. she will be giving the invocation. >> and you've written about the generation. >> the at last time this played out at the inauguration, is joseph lowery, martin king's, gave a benediction at the end. he recited from james weldon johnson, who used to be known as the negro national anthem in the old days. it was an incredibly resonant moment. and i think we're going to see the same thing here with the widow of medgar evers. in her own life, has done such amazing things with race, and children and the poor. amazing woman. >> waiting for the announcement of vice president biden. ♪ >> ladies and
michelle obama. and with secretary nancy erickson. ♪ >> the vice president up next. followed by the democratic leader of the senate, harry reid and nancy pelosi, as well. you look out on the mall. it's really starting to fill up there. >> to give you a sense of what's ahead because we want to join in the ceremony with you. and we won't be talking a lot after the course of this. after senator schumer makes remarks, he'll be introducing myrlie evers-williams. she is the widow of....
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ladies and gentlemen, my better half, and my dad's partner, michelle obama. -- my dance partner, michelle obama. [applause] >> and now please welcome grammy and academy award winner, jennifer hudson. ♪ stay together"] ♪ hi, i am so in love with you whatever you want to do is all right with me ♪ you make me feel so brand new i want to spend my life with you let me say since, since we've been together loving you forever, it's what i need the one you come running to i'll never be untrue let's, let's stay together ♪ loving you whether whether whether times are good or bad, happy or sad ♪ x joining the first couple, staff sergeant. or ♪ whether times are good bad, happy or sad why people break up? turn around and make up i just can't see never do that to me would you, baby staying around you is all i need ♪ let's let's stay together loving you whether whether whether times are good or bad, happy or sad ♪ let's let's stay together loving you whether whether whether times are good or bad, happy or sad good or bad, happy or sad ♪ [applause] ♪ >> president obama's agenda and --
ladies and gentlemen, my better half, and my dad's partner, michelle obama. -- my dance partner, michelle obama. [applause] >> and now please welcome grammy and academy award winner, jennifer hudson. ♪ stay together"] ♪ hi, i am so in love with you whatever you want to do is all right with me ♪ you make me feel so brand new i want to spend my life with you let me say since, since we've been together loving you forever, it's what i need the one you come running to i'll never be...